State Governor Josh Shapiro (PA)
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Recent News About State Governor Josh Shapiro (PA)
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Pennsylvania one of 24 states aligned with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Pennsylvania is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Keystone Today.
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Analysis: Pennsylvania among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Pennsylvania is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Keystone Today found.
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This Week in the Shapiro Administration: Expanding Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania, Supporting Berks County Recovery Efforts, Launching the Statewide Safer Communities Tour, and More
This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration continued to serve the people of Pennsylvania – highlighting plans to expand broadband access in communities all across our Commonwealth, supporting Pennsylvanians impacted by the flooding in Berks County and connecting them with resources, eliminating the birth certificate amendment request backlog, celebrating Urban Agriculture Week, and more.
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Under Shapiro Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top Employers in the Nation
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was ranked among the top employers in the nation by recent college graduates in a new survey conducted by Forbes Magazine and Statista. The Commonwealth was one of only six states included in the list of best employers for new graduates.
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From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth
Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzerne counties to highlight his Administration’s plans to expand broadband infrastructure across the Commonwealth – ensuring every community has access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.
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Shapiro Administration Opens Multi-Agency Resource Center for Pennsylvanians Impacted by Flooding in Berks County
Governor Josh Shapiro and PEMA Director Randy Padfield, in coordination with the Berks County Department of Emergency Services, announced that the Shapiro Administration opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide individuals, families, and businesses affected by recent storm damage with in-person access to state and local resources.
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In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Bring High-Speed, Affordable Broadband to Every Pennsylvania Community
During a visit to the Pittston Memorial Library in Luzerne County, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson highlighted the Shapiro Administration’s plans to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth using more than $1.16 billion in funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and outlined plans to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet.
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Governor Shapiro Signs Ten Bills Into Law
Governor Shapiro Signs Ten Bills Into Law
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Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County
During a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) discussed the Administration’s plans to use more than $1.16 billion in federal funds the Commonwealth will receive to expand broadband and ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet.
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Governor Shapiro, Department of Agriculture Announce Increased Investment in Urban Agriculture in Partnership With The GIANT Company
Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Dave Lessard, The GIANT Company’s vice president, omni-channel merchandising, fresh, toured York Fresh Food Farms to announce the GIANT Company’s commitment of $200,000 to support 2023-24 PA Farm Bill Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants. The GIANT Company’s contribution boosts total funding to $700,000 for the state’s program aimed at increasing fresh food access in urban food deserts, addressing historical inequities, and feeding community opportunities to thrive together.
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Governor Shapiro Nominates Secretary of Banking and Securities
Governor Josh Shapiro announced he is nominating Wendy Spicher to be Secretary of Banking and Securities. Spicher has previously served the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DOBS) as Interim Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary for Depository Institutions.
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Governor Shapiro Visits Lower Alsace Township in Berks County to Pledge Administration’s Support as Flood Recovery Operations Continue
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield visited the Lower Alsace Township building in Berks County to meet with local Lower Alsace Township leaders and first responders after Sunday’s flash flooding.
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Governor Shapiro Signs Act 4 and Act 5 of 2023 Into Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 4 (formerly Senate Bill 202) and Act 5 (formerly Senate Bill 262) into law.
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Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Budget That Delivers on Governor Shapiro’s Key Priorities, Makes Historic, Commonsense Investments to Create a Stronger Economy, Safer and Healthier Communities, and Better Schools
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 611, a budget bill for fiscal year 2023-24, which delivers on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commonsense proposals to solve the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face. Governor Shapiro plans to sign this budget bill, accomplishing many of the priorities he laid out in March during his budget address, including historic funding for public K-12 basic education, significant investments in workforce development, new funding for community and economic development, and critical investments in agriculture and public safety.
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Statement from Governor Shapiro on Budget Negotiations
This afternoon, Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement ongoing budget negotiations:
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Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by the I-95 Collapse in Philadelphia
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia, PA.
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Statement from Governor Shapiro on Ongoing Budget Negotiations
Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement on ongoing budget negotiations:
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Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by R.M. Palmer Factory Explosion
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the R.M. Palmer factory explosion in West Reading, PA.
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Governor Shapiro’s Nominees for Secretary at Departments of Human Services, Revenue, and State Take Office
Three of Governor Josh Shapiro’s cabinet nominees officially become secretaries of their respective offices in accordance with the Pennsylvania Constitution: Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh, Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Pat Browne, and Department of State (DOS) Secretary Al Schmidt.
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El Gobernador Shapiro reabre la I-95 en Philadelphia Doce Días Después del Colapso
Hoy, el Gobernador Josh Shapiro y el Secretario del Departamento de Transporte de Pennsylvania (PennDOT), Mike Carroll, reabrieron oficialmente seis carriles de circulación en la I-95 después del terrible incendio y el colapso de la carretera hace solo 12 días.